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  1. Here are some old west terms and phrases12:
    • Above Snakes- Being above ground; alive.
    • Ace-high- High class; upscale.
    • Ace in the Hole- A hideout; safe house, or a concealed gun.
    • Acknowledge the Corn- To confess the truth.
    • A Hog-Killin’ Time- Having a really fun time.
    • Adam’s Ale- Water.
    • Airin’ the Lungs- To use profanity; cursing.
    • A Lick and a Promise- To do something haphazardly or half-assed.
    • Rib Wrenches – Spurs.
    • Ride a Shank’s Mare – To walk or be set afoot.
    • Ride For the Brand – To be loyal to the ranch and rancher that pays a cowboy.
    • Rookus Juice – Liquor.
    • Roostered – Drunk.
    • Roping In – Cheating.
    • Rot-gut – Bad liquor.
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    • Above Snakes- Being above ground; alive.
    • Ace-high- High class; upscale
    • Ace in the Hole- A hideout; safe house, or a concealed gun.
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    • Rib Wrenches – Spurs. Ride a Shank’s Mare – To walk or be set afoot. Ride For the Brand – To be loyal to the ranch and rancher that pays a cowboy. ...
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